Initiative (Influence)
Trigramas
Superior: Lake
Inferior: Mountain
Palácio
Dui Palace
Julgamento
Upon fulfillment of the conditions implied in Initiative, there will be free course and success. Advantage depends upon firm correctness, as in marrying a young lady. Good fortune.
Imagem
The image of a marsh over a mountain forms Initiative. The superior man frees his mind of preoccupation so that he is open to the influence of others.
Linhas
Posição 1: Moving Toes yin
The influence shows itself in the big toe.
Posição 2: Moving Calves yang
The influence shows itself in the calves of the legs. Misfortune. Tarrying brings good fortune.
Posição 3: Moving Thighs yang
The influence shows itself in the thighs. Holds to that which follows it. To continue is humiliating.
Posição 4: Firm Correctness yang
Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears. If a man is agitated in mind, and his thoughts go hither and thither, only those friends on whom he fixes his conscious thoughts will follow.
Posição 5: Moving Flesh yin
The influence shows itself in the back of the neck. No remorse.
Posição 6: Moving Jaws yin
The influence shows itself in the jaws, cheeks, and tongue.